Horticultural Worker

Stakehill Nurseries

Horticultural Worker

£23795

Stakehill Nurseries, City Centre, Manchester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a1f49473cbcf4e3ab42507f98aa1319c

Full Job Description

Essential:

  • Helping to serve our customers on the till during opening hours

  • Maintaining the plants/stock area before openings hours and during the day when there are less/no customers to serve

  • Irrigate plants using appropriate watering techniques

  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the nursery premises

  • Perform heavy lifting tasks to move plants, soil, and other materials around the nursery

  • Assist with maintenance tasks

  • Work in adverse weather conditions if required

  • Ability to operate forklift or willingness to learn (training will be provided if required)

  • Willingness to work weekends on a shift basis


  • Desired (or training will be provided if required):
  • Utilise hand tools for planting, pruning, and maintaining plants

  • Apply basic math skills for measuring and mixing soil and fertiliser

  • Apply mechanical knowledge to operate and maintain nursery equipment

    We're expanding our team and seeking one candidate with basic understanding of gardening skills and essential knowledge of plants., Ability to lift and carry heavy objects repeatedly throughout the day

  • Proficiency in using various hand tools for gardening tasks

  • Knowledge of irrigation methods and techniques

  • Basic math skills for measurements and calculations related to plant care

  • Strong ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment

  • Mechanical knowledge for equipment operation and maintenance

  • Relevant horticultural qualification/knowledge is a plus

    Employee discount

  • Friendly working environment

  • Potential to learn nursery skills, Employee discount

  • Free parking


  • Schedule:
  • Day shift

  • Monday to Friday

  • Weekend availability


  • Application question(s):
  • Are you able to participate in the weekend shift?


  • Work Location: In person